RIDGID Saw TS2410LS User Guide

OPERATOR’S MANUAL  
10 in. TABLE SAW  
TS2410LS  
Your table saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and  
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.  
WARNING:  
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this  
product.  
Thank you for buying a RIDGID® product.  
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES  
SECUREWORK.Useclampsoravisetoholdworkwhen  
practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees both  
hands to operate tool.  
WARNING:  
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to  
follow all instructions listed below, may result in  
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.  
DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and  
balance at all times.  
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp  
andcleanforbetterandsaferperformance.Followinstruc-  
tions for lubricating and changing accessories.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS  
KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator’s  
manual carefully. Learn the saw’s applications and  
limitationsaswellasthespecificpotentialhazardsrelated  
to this tool.  
DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before  
servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits,  
cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected.  
GUARDAGAINSTELECTRICALSHOCKBYPREVENT-  
ING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES.  
For example, pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclo-  
sures.  
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off  
when plugging in any tool.  
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the  
operator’s manual for recommended accessories. The  
use of improper accessories may risk injury.  
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.  
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form  
habitofcheckingtoseethatkeysandadjustingwrenches  
are removed from tool before turning it on.  
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if  
the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally  
contacted.  
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the  
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be  
carefullycheckedtodeterminethatitwilloperateproperly  
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment  
of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of  
parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect  
its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must  
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service  
center to avoid risk of personal injury.  
KEEPWORKAREACLEAN.Clutteredareasandbenches  
invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood  
on the saw while it is in operation.  
DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do  
not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose  
to rain. Keep the work area well lit.  
KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visi-  
tors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe  
distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact  
tool or extension cord while operating.  
USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into  
a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of blade  
or cutter only.  
MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks and  
master switches, or by removing starter keys.  
NEVERLEAVETOOLRUNNINGUNATTENDED. TURN  
THE POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a  
complete stop.  
DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer  
at the feed rate for which it was designed.  
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force the tool or attachment to  
do a job it was not designed for. Don’t use it for a purpose  
not intended.  
PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if  
the cutting operation is dusty.  
PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection  
USETHEPROPEREXTENSIONCORD. Makesureyour  
extensioncordisingoodcondition.Useonlyacordheavy  
enough to carry the current your product will draw. An  
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage result-  
ing in loss of power and overheating. A wire gauge size  
(A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension  
cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next  
heaviergauge.Thesmallerthegaugenumber,theheavier  
the cord.  
during extended periods of operation.  
DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to disconnect  
from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp  
edges.  
USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When tool  
is used outdoors, use only extension cords with  
approved ground connection that are intended for use  
outdoors and so marked.  
ALWAYS KEEP THE BLADE GUARD AND SPREADER  
DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,  
neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught and draw you  
into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear  
are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear  
protective hair covering to contain long hair.  
(SPLITTER) IN PLACE and in working order.  
KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH  
SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling  
and kickback.  
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep  
hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath work  
or around or over the blade while blade is rotating. Do not  
attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving.  
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE  
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-  
resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.  
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES  
BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF.  
NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.  
STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what  
you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate  
tool when you are tired. Do not rush.  
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.  
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT  
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an  
authorized service center.  
INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If dam-  
aged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at  
anauthorizedservicefacility.Theconductorwithinsulation  
havinganoutersurfacethatisgreenwithorwithoutyellow USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades with  
stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair  
or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary,  
do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a  
live terminal. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord  
immediately. Stay constantly aware of cord location and  
keep it well away from the rotating blade.  
incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or blade  
bolts that are defective or incorrect. The maximum blade  
capacity of your saw is 10 in. (254 mm).  
BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUST-  
MENTS ARE SECURE.  
BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspect for  
INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and  
and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.  
replace if damaged.  
NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during  
GROUNDALLTOOLS.Iftoolisequippedwiththree-prong  
plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole electrical  
receptacle.  
use.  
NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING COM-  
PONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.  
CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or service  
personnelifthegroundinginstructionsarenotcompletely  
understoodorifindoubtastowhetherthetoolisproperly  
grounded.  
DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE  
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY  
MEDICATION.  
WHENSERVICINGuseonlyidenticalreplacementparts.  
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause  
product damage.  
USE ONLY CORRECT ELECTRICAL DEVICES: 3-wire  
extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and  
3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.  
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed  
in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that  
are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury.  
Instructions for safe use of accessories are included  
with the accessory.  
DO NOT MODIFY the plug provided. If it will not fit the  
outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified  
electrician.  
KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND  
GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never  
use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or  
any solvents to clean tool.  
DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure blade is  
tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece  
before connecting to power supply.  
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs when  
the blade stalls rapidly and workpiece is driven back to-  
wards the operator. It can pull your hand into the blade  
resulting in serious personal injury. Stay out of blade path  
and turn switch off immediately if blade binds or stalls.  
ALWAYS SECURE WORK firmly against rip fence, miter  
fence, or miter gauge.  
ALWAYS USE A PUSH STICK FOR RIPPING NAR-  
ROW STOCK. A push stick is a device used to push a  
workpiecethroughthebladeinsteadofusingyourhands.  
Size and shape can vary but the push stick must always  
be narrower than the workpiece to prevent the push stick  
from contacting the saw blade. When ripping narrow  
stock, always use a push stick, so your hand does not  
come closer than three inches to the saw blade. Use a  
featherboard and push blocks for all non-through cuts.  
USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight edge  
guide when ripping.  
SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize risk of blade  
pinching and kickback, always support large panels.  
REMOVEALLFENCESANDAUXILIARYTABLESbefore  
transportingsaw.Failuretodosocanresultinanaccident  
causing possible serious personal injury.  
ALWAYSUSEBLADEGUARD,SPREADER,ANDANTI-  
KICKBACK PAWLS on all “through-sawing” operations.  
Through-sawing operations are those in which the blade  
cuts completely through the workpiece as in ripping or  
cross cutting. Keep the blade guard down, the anti-kick-  
back pawls down, and the riving knife/spreader/splitter  
properly aligned to the saw blade.  
NEVER perform any operation “freehand” which means  
using only your hands to support or guide the workpiece.  
Always use either the rip fence or miter fence to position  
and guide the work.  
NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with  
the path of the saw blade.  
NEVER reach behind, over, or within three inches of the  
blade or cutter with either hand for any reason.  
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  
ALWAYS REMOVE THE RIP FENCE from the saw when USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in  
cross cutting.  
this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that are  
not listed may cause the risk of personal injury. Instruc-  
tions for safe use of accessories are included with the  
accessory.  
DO NOT USE THE MITER GAUGE AND RIP FENCE  
during the same operation.  
NEVER use rip fence as cutoff gauge when cross  
MAKESURETHEWORKAREAHASAMPLELIGHTING  
toseetheworkandthatnoobstructionswillinterferewith  
safe operation BEFORE performing any work using the  
table saw.  
cutting.  
NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first  
turning the saw OFF and disconnecting the saw from the  
power source.  
ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it, to  
avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power  
supply.  
PROVIDEADEQUATESUPPORTtotherearandsidesof  
the saw table for wide or long work pieces. Use a sturdy  
“outrigger” support if a table extension more than 24  
inches long is attached to the saw.  
THIS TOOL should have the following markings:  
a) Wear eye protection.  
AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown back toward you)  
b) Use saw blade guard and riving knife/spreader/  
splitter for every operation for which it can be used,  
including all through sawing.  
c) Keep hands out of the line of saw blade.  
d) Use a push stick when required.  
e) Pay particular attention to instructions on reducing  
risk of kickback.  
f) Do not perform any operation freehand.  
g) Never reach around or over the saw blade.  
by:  
a) Keeping blade sharp.  
b) Keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade.  
c) Keeping riving knife/spreader/splitter, anti-kickback  
pawls, and blade guard in place and operating.  
d) Not releasing the work before it is pushed all the  
way past the saw blade using a push stick.  
e) Not ripping work that is twisted or warped or does  
not have a straight edge to guide along the fence.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently  
and use to instruct other users. If you loan someone this  
tool, loan them these instructions also.  
IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it must  
be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized  
service center to avoid risk.  
AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND  
POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand  
to move into the cutting tool.  
WARNING:  
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemi-  
cals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:  
• lead from lead-based paints,  
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and  
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.  
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your ex-  
posure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as  
those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.  
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SYMBOLS  
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper  
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.  
SYMBOL  
NAME  
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION  
V
Volts  
Voltage  
Current  
A
Hz  
W
Amperes  
Hertz  
Frequency (cycles per second)  
Watt  
Power  
min  
Minutes  
Time  
Alternating Current  
Type of current  
Direct Current  
Type or a characteristic of current  
Rotational speed, at no load  
n
No Load Speed  
o
Class II Construction  
Per Minute  
Double-insulated construction  
.../min  
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute  
Wet Conditions Alert  
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.  
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand  
operator’s manual before using this product.  
Read The Operator’s Manual  
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side  
shields and, as necessary, a full face shield when operating  
this product.  
Eye Protection  
Safety Alert  
Precautions that involve your safety.  
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in  
serious personal injury.  
No Hands Symbol  
Always watch for movement paying extra attention to  
potential areas where pinching could occur.  
Pinch Warning  
Hot Surface  
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with  
any hot surface.  
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SYMBOLS  
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.  
SYMBOL  
SIGNAL  
MEANING  
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will  
result in death or serious injury.  
DANGER:  
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could  
result in death or serious injury.  
WARNING:  
CAUTION:  
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may  
result in minor or moderate injury.  
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in  
property damage.  
CAUTION:  
SERVICE  
WARNING:  
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should  
be performed only by a qualified service technician. For  
service we suggest you return the product to your nearest  
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic-  
ing, use only identical replacement parts.  
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt  
to use this product until you read thoroughly and  
understand completely the operator’s manual.  
If you do not understand the warnings and  
instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use  
this product. Call RIDGID customer service for  
assistance.  
WARNING:  
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result  
in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses  
with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use  
over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked  
to comply with ANSI Z87.1.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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ELECTRICAL  
EXTENSION CORDS  
SPEED AND WIRING  
Useonly3-wireextensioncordsthathave3-pronggrounding  
plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.  
When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the  
power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry  
the current that the tool will draw. An undersized extension  
cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of  
power and causing the motor to overheat. Use the chart  
provided below to determine the minimum wire size required  
in an extension cord. Only round jacketed cords listed by  
Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) should be used.  
The no-load speed of this tool is approximately 4,000 rpm.  
This speed is not constant and decreases under a load or  
with lower voltage. For voltage, the wiring in a shop is as  
important as the motor’s horsepower rating. A line intended  
only for lights cannot properly carry a power tool motor. Wire  
that is heavy enough for a short distance will be too light for  
a greater distance. A line that can support one power tool  
may not be able to support two or three tools.  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding  
provides a path of least resistance for electric current to  
reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped  
with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding  
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged  
intoamatchingoutletthatisproperlyinstalledandgrounded  
in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.  
**Ampere rating (on tool faceplate)  
0-2.0  
2.1-3.4  
3.5-5.0  
5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0  
Cord Length  
Wire Size (A.W.G.)  
25'  
50'  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
14  
16  
14  
12  
14  
14  
10  
14  
12  
Donotmodifytheplugprovided.Ifitwillnotfittheoutlet,have  
theproperoutletinstalledbyaqualifiedelectrician. Improper  
connectionoftheequipment-groundingconductorcanresult  
inariskofelectricshock.Theconductorwithinsulationhaving  
an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is  
theequipment-groundingconductor.Ifrepairorreplacement  
of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the  
equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.  
100'  
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.  
NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge  
When working with the tool outdoors, use an extension cord  
that is designed for outside use. This is indicated by the  
letters “WA” on the cord’s jacket.  
Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose or  
exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.  
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the  
grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if  
in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.  
WARNING:  
Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.  
Keep the extension cord clear of the working area.  
Position the cord so that it will not get caught on  
lumber, tools or other obstructions while you are  
working with a power tool. Failure to do so can  
result in serious personal injury.  
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet  
like the one shown in figure 1. It also has a grounding pin  
like the one shown.  
WARNING:  
Check extension cords before each use. If dam-  
aged replace immediately. Never use tool with  
a damaged cord since touching the damaged  
area could cause electrical shock resulting in  
serious injury.  
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION  
This tool is powered by a precision built electric motor. It  
should be connected to a power supply that is 120 V, 60  
Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not operate  
this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop  
will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If the  
saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double  
check the power supply.  
GROUNDING  
PIN  
120 V GROUNDED OUTLET  
Fig. 1  
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS  
Non-Through Cuts  
Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend  
completely through the thickness of the workpiece.  
Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws)  
A device which, when properly installed and maintained,  
is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back  
toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation.  
Pilot Hole (drill presses)  
A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide for  
Arbor  
drilling large holes accurately.  
The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.  
Bevel Cut  
Push Blocks (for jointer planers)  
A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other  
than 90° to the table surface.  
Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer  
cutterhead during operation. This aid helps keep the oper-  
ator’s hands well away from the cutterhead.  
Chamfer  
A cut removing a wedge from a block so the end (or part of  
Push Blocks and Push Sticks  
the end) is angled rather than at 90°.  
Devices used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade  
during cutting operations. A push stick (not a push block)  
should be used for narrow ripping operations. These aids  
help keep the operator’s hands well away from the blade.  
Compound Cut  
A cross cut made with both a miter and a bevel angle.  
Cross Cut  
Resaw  
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the  
width of the workpiece.  
A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece  
to make thinner pieces.  
Cutter Head (planers and jointers)  
A rotating piece of adjustable blades. The cutter head  
removes material from the workpiece.  
Resin  
A sticky, sap-based substance that has hardened.  
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)  
The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one  
minute.  
Dado Cut  
A non-through cut which produces a square-sided notch or  
trough in the workpiece (requires a special blade).  
Ripping or Rip Cut  
A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.  
Featherboard  
A device used to help control the workpiece by guiding  
it securely against the table or fence during any ripping  
operation.  
Riving Knife/Spreader/Splitter (table saws)  
A metal piece, slightly thinner than the blade, which helps  
keep the kerf open and also helps to prevent kickback.  
FPM or SPM  
Feet per minute (or strokes per minute), used in reference  
to blade movement.  
Saw Blade Path  
The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As it  
applies to the workpiece, that area which will be or has been  
cut by the blade.  
Freehand  
Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a  
fence, miter gauge, or other aids.  
Set  
The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or  
set) outward from the face of the blade.  
Gum  
A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products.  
Snipe (planers)  
Heel  
Depression made at either end of a workpiece by cutter  
blades when the workpiece is not properly supported.  
Alignment of the blade to the fence.  
Kerf  
Through Sawing  
Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely  
through the thickness of the workpiece.  
The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the  
slot produced by the blade in a non-through or partial cut.  
Kickback  
Throw-Back  
A hazard that can occur when the blade binds or stalls,  
The throwing back of a workpiece usually caused by the  
workpiece being dropped into the blade or being placed  
inadvertently in contact with the blade.  
throwing the workpiece back toward operator.  
Leading End  
The end of the workpiece pushed into the tool first.  
Workpiece or Material  
The item on which the operation is being done.  
Miter Cut  
A cutting operation made with the workpiece at any angle  
Worktable  
to the blade other than 90°.  
Surface where the workpiece rests while performing a  
cutting, drilling, planing, or sanding operation.  
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FEATURES  
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS  
Blade Diameter...........................................................10 in.  
Blade Arbor ...............................................................5/8 in.  
Cutting Depth at 90°.............................................. 3-1/8 in.  
Cutting Depth at 45°.............................................. 2-1/4 in.  
Rating .............................. 120 V, AC Only, 60 Hz, 15 Amps  
Output Speed........................................4,000 r/min. (RPM)  
BLADE GUARD  
ASSEMBLY  
ANTI-KICKBACK  
PAWLS  
TABLE  
SAW BLADE  
EXTENSION  
RIP FENCE  
SPREADER  
MITER  
GAUGE  
LOCKING  
LEVER  
FRONT RAIL  
BEVEL  
SCALE  
BLADE  
WRENCH  
GRIPS  
BEVEL  
INDICATOR  
BLADE AND BLADE  
WRENCH STORAGE  
BEVEL  
LOCKING  
BLADE HEIGHT  
LEVER  
LOCK KNOB  
SWITCH  
ASSEMBLY  
HEIGHT/BEVEL  
ADJUSTING  
HANDWHEEL  
LEG STAND  
Fig. 3  
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FEATURES  
BLADE HEIGHT LOCK KNOB - This knob, in the center  
of the height/bevel adjusting handwheel, locks the blade  
in place.  
KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW  
See Figure 3.  
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of  
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as  
wellasaknowledgeoftheprojectyouareattempting.Before  
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating  
features and safety rules.  
BEVEL LOCKING LEVER - This lever under the worktable  
surface on the front of the cabinet, locks the angle setting  
of the blade.  
HEIGHT/BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL - Located  
on the front of the cabinet, this handwheel is used to lower  
and raise the blade for adjustments or blade replacement.  
The handwheel also makes the adjustment for bevel angles  
easy.  
15 AMP MOTOR WITH SOFT START - The saw has a  
powerful 15 amp motor with sufficient power to handle  
tough cutting jobs. It is made with all ball bearings, and  
has externally accessible brushes for ease of servicing.  
IND-I-CUT™ ALIGNMENT DISC - A plastic insert on which  
marks may be made to indicate the location of the cut on  
the workpiece.  
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - Kickback is a hazard in which  
the workpiece is thrown back toward the operator. The teeth  
on the anti-kickback pawls point away from the workpiece.  
If the workpiece should be pulled back toward the operator,  
the teeth dig into the wood to help prevent or reduce the  
possibility of kickback.  
LOCKING LEVER - The lever on the front of the rip fence  
releases the rip fence or locks it in place.  
MITER GAUGE - This miter gauge aligns the wood for a  
crosscut. Theeasy-to-readindicatorshowstheexactangle  
for a miter cut, with positive stops at 0˚ and 45˚.  
BEVEL SCALE - The easy-to-read scale on the front of the  
workstand shows the exact blade angle.  
MITER GAUGE GROOVES - The miter gauge rides in these  
grooves on either side of the blade.  
BLADE - For maximum performance, it is recommended  
that you use the 10 in. carbide tipped combination blade  
provided with your saw. The blade is raised and lowered  
with the height/bevel adjusting handwheel. Bevel angles are  
locked with the bevel locking lever. Additional blade styles  
of the same high quality are available for specific operations  
such as ripping. Your local dealer can provide you with  
complete information.  
RAILS - Front and rear rails provide support for the rip  
fence.  
RIP FENCE - A sturdy metal fence guides the workpiece  
and is secured with the locking lever. Grooves run along the  
top and sides of the rip fence for use with optional clamps  
and accessories.  
SCALE - Located on the front rail, the easy-to-read scale  
provides precise measurements for rip cuts.  
WARNING:  
Do not use blades rated less than the speed of  
this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result  
in personal injury.  
SPREADER- A metal piece of the blade guard assembly,  
slightly thinner than the saw blade, which helps keep the  
kerf open and prevent kickback.  
SWITCH ASSEMBLY - This saw has an easy access  
power switch located below the front rail. To lock the switch  
in the OFF position, remove the yellow switch key from the  
switch. Place the key in a location that is inaccessible to  
children and others not qualified to use the tool.  
BLADE GUARD - Always keep the guard down over the  
blade for through-sawing cuts.  
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FEATURES  
OPERATING COMPONENTS  
WARNING:  
The upper portion of the blade projects up through the table  
and is surrounded by an insert called the throat plate. The  
height of the blade is set with a handwheel on the front of  
the cabinet. To accommodate wide panels, the saw table  
has rails on each side. Detailed instructions are provided in  
the Operation section of this manual for the basic cuts: cross  
cuts, miter cuts, bevel cuts, and compound cuts.  
ALWAYS make sure your workpiece is not in  
contact with the blade before operating the  
switch to start the tool. Failure to heed this  
warning may cause the workpiece to be kicked  
back toward the operator and result in serious  
personal injury..  
The rip fence is used to position work for lengthwise cuts.  
A scale on the front rail shows the distance between the rip  
fence and the blade.  
WARNING:  
It is very important to use the blade guard assembly for  
all through-sawing operations. The blade guard assembly  
includes: spreader/splitter, anti-kickback pawls, and plastic  
blade guard.  
To reduce the risk of accidental starting, always  
make sure the switch is in the OFF ( O ) position  
before plugging tool into the power source.  
SWITCH ASSEMBLY  
This saw is equipped with a switch assembly that has a  
built-in locking feature. This feature is intended to prevent  
unauthorized and possible hazardous use by children and  
others.  
F
F
F
F
O
O
N
I
N
I
O
O
TO TURN YOUR SAW ON:  
With the switch key inserted into the switch, lift the switch  
SWITCH  
ON  
SWITCH  
OFF  
to turn ON ( l ).  
TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF:  
Press the switch down to turn OFF ( O ).  
TO LOCK YOUR SAW:  
Press the switch down.  
Remove the switch key from the switch and store in a  
safe, secure location.  
WARNING:  
F
F
O
Always remove the switch key when the tool is  
not in use and keep it in a safe place. In the event  
of a power failure, turn the switch OFF ( O ) and  
remove the key. This action will prevent the tool  
from accidentally starting when power returns.  
N
I
O
SWITCH  
KEY  
SWITCH IN LOCKED POSITION  
Fig. 4  
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TOOLS NEEDED  
The following tools (not included) are needed for assembly and adjustments:  
COMBINATION WRENCH (4)  
(3/8 in., 7/16 in., 1/2 in., 9/16 in.)  
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER  
HEX KEYS (3)  
(3/32 in., 5/32 in., 3/16 in.)  
COMBINATION SQUARE  
FRAMING SQUARE  
Fig. 5  
LOOSE PARTS LIST  
The following items are included with your table saw:  
SWITCH KEY  
BLADE GUARD  
ASSEMBLY  
MITER GAUGE  
RIP FENCE  
Fig. 6  
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ASSEMBLY  
UNPACKING  
This product requires assembly.  
WARNING:  
Never stand directly in line with the blade or  
allow hands to come closer than 3 in. to the  
blade. Do not reach over or across the blade.  
Failure to heed this warning can result in serious  
personal injury.  
Carefully lift saw from the carton and place saw on the  
side with the wheels.  
NOTE: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, keep your  
knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back, and get  
help when needed.  
Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or  
damage occurred during shipping.  
WARNING:  
Do not discard the packing material until you have  
carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.  
To avoid serious personal injury, always make  
sure the table saw is securely mounted to a  
workbench or an approved leg stand. NEVER  
operate the saw on the floor.  
The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After  
assembling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has  
influenced the settings, refer to specific procedures  
explained in this manual.  
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call  
MOUNTING HOLES  
1-866-539-1710 for assistance.  
The table saw must be mounted to a firm supporting surface  
such as a workbench or leg stand. Four bolt holes have been  
provided in the saw’s base for this purpose. Each of the  
four mounting holes should be bolted securely using 3/8 in.  
carriage bolts, washers, lock washers, and wing nuts. Bolts  
shouldbeofsufficientlengthtoaccommodatethesawbase,  
washers, lock washers, wing nuts, and the thickness of the  
workbench. Tighten all four bolts securely.  
WARNING:  
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not  
operate this tool until the parts are replaced.  
Failure to heed this warning could result in seri-  
ous personal injury.  
Carefully check the workbench after mounting to make sure  
that no movement can occur during use. If any tipping, slid-  
ing, or walking is noted, secure the workbench to the floor  
before operating.  
WARNING:  
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create ac-  
cessories not recommended for use with this  
tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse  
and could result in a hazardous condition leading  
to possible serious personal injury.  
WARNING:  
Do not connect to power supply until assembly  
is complete. Failure to comply could result in ac-  
cidental starting and possible serious personal  
injury.  
WARNING:  
Do not lift the saw without help. Hold it close to  
your body. Keep your knees bent and lift with  
your legs, not your back. Ignoring these precau-  
tions can result in back injury.  
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ASSEMBLY  
TO OPEN THE LEG STAND  
See Figures 7 - 9.  
Grasp the grips on the saw table and stand it upright as  
shown below.  
Step on the release lever and pull the grips toward you  
at the same time.  
Once the leg stand is released from the release lever,  
ease the leg stand toward the floor by pushing the grips  
toward the floor.  
With your hands on the grips, push the leg stand towards  
the ground until the table saw is in an open position.  
NOTE: The release lever will close over the center brace  
locking the leg stand in an open position.  
GRIPS  
Fig. 8  
LEG STAND  
RELEASE LEVER  
Fig. 7  
CENTER  
BRACE  
RELEASE  
LEVER  
Fig. 9  
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ASSEMBLY  
TO SECURE/LEVEL THE SAW  
See Figure 10.  
With the leg stand open and the table saw resting on a flat,  
level surface, the saw should not move or rock from side  
to side.  
WING NUT  
If the saw rocks from side to side, the leveling feet need  
adjusting until the leg stand is balanced.  
Loosen both the top and bottom wing nuts.  
WING  
NUT  
Lift the saw slightly so that you may turn the leveling foot  
until the leg stand no longer rocks.  
Turning clockwise will lower the foot  
LEVELING  
FOOT  
Turning counterclockwise will raise the foot  
Fig. 10  
TO STORE THE TABLE SAW ACCESSORIES  
See Figure 11.  
The table saw has two convenient storage areas specifically  
designed for the saw’s accessories. These accessories  
must be securely stored prior to closing the leg stand and  
moving the saw.  
Alwaysstorethebladeguardwhenmakingnon-throughcuts  
and/or transporting the saw. Slide blade guard in storage  
area. Snap bottom edge of clear basket between latches  
on base.  
To store the rip fence, place the top edge in first and twist  
downward to snap into place. To remove, pull up on fence  
and rotate bottom away from saw.  
Pull latch forward and slide miter gauge in storage area. To  
remove miter gauge, pull latch forward and lift straight up.  
MITER  
GAUGE  
BLADE GUARD  
ASSEMBLY  
Secure blade wrenches and saw blade using extra washers  
provided to separate blades and prevent tooth damage.  
RIP FENCE  
Fig. 11  
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ASSEMBLY  
TO CLOSE THE LEG STAND AND MOVE THE  
SAW  
See Figures 12 - 15.  
Remove any workpieces from the tool.  
Removeandsecurelystoreanytoolsoraccessoriessuch  
as rip fence, miter gauge, clamps, blade guard, etc.  
Lower the saw blade.  
To close the leg stand:  
At the same time, step on the release lever, grasp the  
grips, and lift the handles up and away from the body.  
Push the table saw until the release lever clicks and locks  
into place.  
To move the leg stand:  
Holding the grips firmly, pull the handles toward you until  
the leg stand and saw are balanced on the wheels.  
Push the saw to the desired location then either open  
the leg stand for saw operation or store the saw in a dry  
environment.  
Fig. 13  
RELEASE  
LEVER  
Fig. 12  
Fig. 14  
Fig. 15  
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ASSEMBLY  
TO CHECK THE THROAT PLATE  
See Figure 16.  
WARNING:  
The throat plate must be level with the saw  
table. If the throat plate is too high or too low,  
the workpiece can catch on the uneven edges  
resulting in binding or kickback which could  
result in serious personal injury.  
SET SCREWS  
Fig. 16  
To align the throat plate with the saw table:  
Lower the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting  
handwheel counterclockwise.  
Loosen the screw in the throat plate.  
Using a 3/32 in. hex key, adjust the four set screws as  
shown in figure 16.  
Retightenthescrewbeingcarefulnottoovertightenwhich  
can cause the throat plate to bow or bend.  
TO REMOVE/REPLACE THE THROAT PLATE  
See Figure 17.  
Unlock the blade height lock knob.  
Lower the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting  
REMOVING THROAT PLATE  
Fig. 17  
handwheel counterclockwise.  
Loosen the screw in the throat plate.  
Lift the throat plate from the front end and pull toward  
the front of the saw.  
Place throat plate into throat plate opening in table and  
push toward rear of saw to engage spring clip until key  
slot in throat plate will drop over flat head screw.  
Retightenthescrewbeingcarefulnottoovertightenwhich  
can cause the throat plate to bow or bend.  
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ASSEMBLY  
SMALL BLADE  
WRENCH  
TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION  
See Figure 18.  
CAUTION:  
To work properly, the saw blade teeth must point  
down toward the front of the saw. Failure to heed  
this warning could cause damage to the saw  
blade, the saw, or the workpiece.  
LARGE BLADE  
WRENCH  
HEX  
NUT  
NOTE: Arbor shaft has left-hand threads.  
Unplug the saw.  
Removebladewrenchesfromstorageareabyunscrewing  
wing nut.  
Lower the saw blade and remove the throat plate.  
Make sure the bevel locking lever is securely pushed to  
the left. Raise the saw blade to its full height by turning  
the height/bevel adjusting handwheel clockwise.  
Fig. 18  
LOCATOR  
PINS  
To loosen the blade:  
Using the smaller blade wrench, place the flat open end  
on the flats on the arbor shaft.  
BLADE GUARD  
ASSEMBLY  
Insert the closed end of the larger blade wrench over  
the hex nut. Holding both wrenches firmly, pull the larger  
wrench forward to the front of the machine.  
To tighten the blade:  
Using the smaller blade wrench, place the flat open end  
into the flats on the arbor shaft.  
Insert the closed end of the larger blade wrench over the  
hex nut. Holding both wrenches firmly, push the larger  
wrench to the back of the machine. Make sure the blade  
nut is securely tightened. Do not overtighten.  
Check all clearances for free blade rotation. Refer to To  
Check and Align the Blade Guard Assembly.  
TO INSTALL BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY  
See Figure 19.  
Proper installation of the blade guard assembly means that  
the saw blade and spreader are in alignment. ALWAYS align  
the spreader to the saw blade prior to turning on the table  
saw.  
BLADE GUARD  
LOCKING KNOB  
TRUNNION  
Unplug the saw.  
HOLES  
Fig. 19  
Lower the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting  
handwheel counterclockwise.  
Fit the locator pins into the holes on the bracket located  
on the trunnion.  
Turn the blade guard locking knob clockwise to securely  
attach the blade guard in place.  
Check the blade guard assembly for clearances and free  
movement.  
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ASSEMBLY  
ANTI-KICKBACK  
PAWLS  
TO CHECK AND ALIGN THE BLADE GUARD  
ASSEMBLY  
See Figure 20.  
HEX KEY  
If the blade guard assembly is out of alignment with the saw  
blade, adjustthealignmentofthebladeguardassembly. The  
spreader must be aligned with the saw blade.  
HEX HEAD  
BOLT  
NOTE: The spreader is thinner than the width of the cut (kerf)  
by approximately six thickness of paper.  
Unplug the saw.  
Lift the blade guard. Raise the saw blade by turning the  
height/bevel adjusting handwheel counterclockwise.  
Lift the anti-kickback pawls (insert a large hex key in the  
notches of the pawls to hold the pawls out of the way).  
Place a framing square or straight edge against both the  
saw blade and the spreader.  
SPREADER  
FRAMING  
SQUARE  
The saw blade and spreader are aligned when the fram-  
ing square contacts both the blade and spreader evenly  
with no gaps.  
Fig. 20  
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From the back of the saw, loosen the hex head bolts  
and reposition the blade guard assembly left or right as  
needed to align the spreader with the saw blade.  
If the distances are different, square and align the blade  
guard assembly with the following steps:  
Unplug the saw.  
Once properly aligned, securely retighten the bolts.  
Lift the blade guard. Raise the saw blade by turning the  
Recheckthemarkedbladetoothtoinsuretheadjustment  
height/bevel adjusting handwheel counterclockwise.  
has not moved.  
OPERATION  
WARNING:  
WARNING:  
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you  
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a  
second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.  
Do not use any attachments or accessories  
not recommended by the manufacturer of this  
tool. The use of attachments or accessories not  
recommended can result in serious personal  
injury.  
WARNING:  
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses  
with side shields when operating power tools.  
Failure to do so could result in objects being  
thrown into your eyes resulting in possible seri-  
ous injury.  
WARNING:  
Although many of the illustrations in this manual  
are shown with the blade guard removed for  
clarity, do not operate the saw without the blade  
guard unless specifically instructed to do so.  
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OPERATION  
Always use clean, sharp, and properly-set blades. Never  
APPLICATIONS  
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:  
make cuts with dull blades.  
To avoid pinching the blade, support the work properly  
Straight line cutting operations such as cross cutting,  
before beginning a cut.  
ripping, mitering, beveling, and compound cutting  
When making a cut, use steady, even pressure. Never  
Dado or molding cuts with optional accessories  
force cuts.  
Cabinet making and woodworking  
Do not cut wet or warped lumber.  
NOTE: This table saw is designed to cut wood and wood  
composition products only.  
Alwaysholdyourworkpiecefirmlywithbothhandsorwith  
push sticks. Keep your body in a balanced position to  
be ready to resist kickback should it occur. Never stand  
directly in line with the blade.  
BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW  
The 3-prong plug must be plugged into a matching outlet  
that is properly installed and grounded according to all local  
codesandordinances.Improperconnectionoftheequipment  
can result in electric shock. Check with an electrician or  
service personnel if you are unsure about proper grounding.  
Do not modify the plug; if it will not fit the outlet, have the  
correct outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Refer to the  
Electrical section earlier in this manual.  
Use the right type of blade for the cut being made.  
CUTTING AIDS  
See Figure 21.  
Push sticks are devices used for safely pushing a workpiece  
through the blade instead of using your hands. They can be  
made in various sizes and shapes from scrap wood to use  
in a specific project. The stick must be narrower than the  
workpiece, with a 90° notch in one end and shaped for a  
grip on the other end.  
CAUSES OF KICKBACK  
Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds, kicking  
theworkpiecebacktowardyouwithgreatforceandspeed. If  
your hands are near the saw blade, they may be jerked loose  
from the workpiece and may contact the blade. Obviously,  
kickback can cause serious injury, and it is well worth using  
precautions to avoid the risks.  
A push block has a handle fastened by recessed screws  
from the underside. Be sure the screw is recessed. Use it  
on non-through cuts.  
CAUTION:  
Be sure the screws in a push block are recessed  
to avoid damaging the saw or workpiece.  
Kickbackcanbecausedbyanyactionthatpinchestheblade  
in the wood, such as the following:  
Making a cut with incorrect blade depth  
Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece  
Twisting the wood while making a cut  
Failing to support work  
Forcing a cut  
Cutting warped or wet lumber  
Using the wrong blade for the type of cut  
Not following correct operating procedures  
Misusing the saw  
PUSH STICKS  
Failing to use the anti-kickback pawls  
Cutting with a dull, gummed-up, or improperly set  
blade  
AVOIDING KICKBACK  
Always use the correct blade depth setting. The top of  
the blade teeth should clear the workpiece by 1/8 in. to  
1/4 in.  
PUSH BLOCKS  
Fig. 21  
Inspect the work for knots or nails before beginning a  
cut. Knock out any loose knots with a hammer. Never  
saw into a loose knot or nail.  
Always use the rip fence when rip cutting and the miter  
gauge when cross cutting. This helps prevent twisting  
the wood in the cut.  
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OPERATION  
TYPES OF CUTS  
See Figure 22.  
There are six basic cuts: 1) the cross cut, 2) the rip cut, 3) the  
miter cut, 4) the bevel cross cut, 5) the bevel rip cut, and  
6) the compound (bevel) miter cut. All other cuts are  
combinations of these basic six. Operating procedures for  
making each kind of cut are given later in this section.  
1
CROSS CUT  
WARNING:  
Always make sure the blade guard and anti-  
kickback pawls are in place and working prop-  
erly when making these cuts to avoid possible  
injury.  
2
3
4
RIP CUT  
Cross cuts are straight 90° cuts made across the grain of  
the workpiece. The wood is fed into the cut at a 90° angle  
to the blade, and the blade is vertical.  
Rip cuts are made with the grain of the wood. To avoid  
kickback while making a rip cut, make sure one side of the  
wood rides firmly against the rip fence.  
MITER CUT  
Miter cuts are made with the wood at any angle to the  
blade other than 90°. The blade is vertical. Miter cuts tend  
to “creep” during cutting. This can be controlled by holding  
the workpiece securely against the miter gauge.  
WARNING:  
BEVEL CROSS CUT  
Always use a push stick with small pieces of  
wood, and also to finish the cut when ripping a  
long narrow piece of wood, to prevent your hands  
from getting close to the blade.  
5
6
Bevel cuts are made with an angled blade. Bevel cross cuts  
are across the wood grain, and bevel rip cuts are with the  
grain. The rip fence must always be on the right side of the  
blade for bevel rip cuts.  
BEVEL RIP CUT  
Compound (or bevel) miter cuts are made with an angled  
blade on wood that is angled to the blade. Be thoroughly  
familiar with making cross cuts, rip cuts, bevel cuts, and  
miter cuts before trying a compound miter cut.  
COMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT  
CUTTING TIPS  
Fig. 22  
Dado and rabbet cuts are non-through cuts which can be  
either rip cuts or cross cuts. Carefully read and understand  
all sections of this operator’s manual before attempting any  
operation.  
The kerf (the cut made by the blade in the wood) will be  
wider than the blade to avoid overheating or binding.  
Make allowance for the kerf when measuring wood.  
Make sure the kerf is made on the waste side of the  
WARNING:  
Do not use blades rated less than the speed of  
this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result  
in personal injury.  
measuring line.  
Cut the wood with the finish side up.  
Knock out any loose knots with a hammer before making  
the cut.  
Always provide proper support for the wood as it comes  
out of the saw.  
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OPERATION  
FEATHERBOARD  
HOW TO MOUNT A FEATHERBOARD  
See Figure 24.  
Afeatherboardisadeviceusedtohelpcontroltheworkpiece  
byguidingitsecurelyagainstthetableorfence.Featherboards  
are especially useful when ripping small workpieces and for  
completingnon-throughcuts.Theendisangledwithanumber  
of short kerfs to give a friction hold on the workpiece and  
locked in place on the table with a C-clamp. Test to ensure  
it can resist kickback.  
Completely lower the saw blade. Position the rip fence to the  
desired adjustment for the cut to be performed and lock the  
ripfence. Placetheworkpieceagainstthefenceandoverthe  
saw blade area. Adjust the featherboard to apply resistance  
to the workpiece just forward of the blade. Attach a C-clamp  
to secure the featherboard to the edge of the saw table.  
WARNING:  
WARNING:  
Place the featherboard against the uncut portion  
of the workpiece to avoid kickback that could  
cause serious personal injury.  
Do not locate the featherboard to the rear of the  
workpiece. If positioned improperly, kickback  
can result from the featherboard pinching the  
workpiece and binding the blade in the saw kerf.  
Failure to heed this warning can result in serious  
personal injury.  
HOW TO MAKE A FEATHERBOARD  
See Figure 23.  
The featherboard is an excellent project for the saw. Select  
a solid piece of lumber approximately 3/4 in. thick, 3-5/8  
in. wide and 18 in. long. Mark the center of the width on  
one end of the stock. Miter one-half of the width to 30° and  
miter the other half of the same end to 45° (see page 30 for  
information on miter cuts). Mark the board from the point at  
6 in., 8 in., 10 in., and 12 in. Drill a 3/8 in. hole at the 8 in.,  
10 in., and 12 in. marks.  
FEATHERBOARD  
PUSH BLOCK  
30  
15  
Prepare the saw for ripping as discussed on page 30. Set the  
rip fence to allow approximately a 1/4 in. “finger” to be cut in  
the stock. Feed the stock only to the mark previously made  
at 6 in. Turn the saw OFF and allow the blade to completely  
stop rotating before removing the stock. Reset the rip fence  
andcutspacedripsintotheworkpiecetoallowapproximately  
1/4 in. fingers and 1/8 in. spaces between the fingers.  
0
PUSH STICK  
BEVEL LOCKING LEVER  
C-CLAMP  
Fig. 24  
30°  
3-5/8 in.  
3/4 in.  
1/4 in.  
1-13/16 in.  
45°  
1/8 in.  
6 in.  
18 in.  
Fig. 23  
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OPERATION  
GULLET  
TO CHANGE BLADE DEPTH  
See Figure 25.  
The saw blade depth should be set so that the outer points  
of the saw blade are higher than the workpiece by approxi-  
mately 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. but the lowest points (gullets) are  
below the workpiece.  
Loosen the blade height lock knob by turning it counter-  
clockwise.  
Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting  
handwheelclockwiseorloweritbyturningthehandwheel  
counterclockwise.  
BEVEL  
LOCKING LEVER  
0°  
Once the desired saw blade height is achieved, lock the  
blade height lock knob by turning it clockwise.  
45°  
TO CHANGE BLADE ANGLE  
See Figure 25.  
ON  
OFF  
45  
30  
15  
NOTE: A 90° cut has a 0° bevel and a 45° cut has a 45°  
0
bevel.  
Unlock bevel locking lever by pushing lever all the way  
to the right.  
Adjustthebevelanglebymovingtheheight/beveladjusting  
handwheel along the bevel scale.  
Lock bevel locking lever by pushing lever to the left.  
BLADE HEIGHT  
LOCK KNOB  
HEIGHT/BEVEL  
ADJUSTING  
HANDWHEEL  
TO USE THE IND-I-CUT DISC  
See Figure 26.  
Fig. 25  
The plastic disc embedded in the saw table in front of the  
saw blade is provided for marking the location of the saw  
cut (kerf) on the workpiece.  
The disc should be level or slightly below the surface of the  
saw table. Place a piece of hardwood over the plastic disc  
and tap the hardwood with a hammer until the disc is level  
or below the saw table surface.  
Once the Ind-I-Cut is level:  
From the front of the table saw, place the miter gauge in  
the left miter groove and move the height/bevel adjusting  
handwheel until the bevel scale is set at 0°.  
Turn on the table saw and cross cut a piece of wood  
holding the wood firmly against the miter gauge.  
Turn off the table saw. Once the blade has stopped, pull  
the miter gauge back until the freshly cut wood is over  
the disc.  
IND-I-CUT  
DISC  
Using a sharp pencil, mark a line on the disc at the edge  
of the freshly cut wood.  
Fig. 26  
NOTE: These lines indicate the path of the cut made by  
the saw blade. When the blade is changed, these lines  
will need to be erased and reset.  
With the miter gauge in the right miter gauge groove,  
follow the above procedures and make a second mark  
on the disc.  
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OPERATION  
INDICATOR  
PAN HEAD  
SCREW  
TO SET THE RIP FENCE INDICATOR TO THE  
BLADE  
See Figure 27.  
0
1
Use the indicator on the rip fence to position the fence along  
the scale on the front rail.  
NOTE: The blade guard assembly must be removed to  
perform this adjustment. Reinstall the blade guard assembly  
when the adjustment is complete.  
7
Unplug the saw.  
6
5
4
Place the rip fence on the saw table so that it lightly  
touches the right side of the saw blade. Lock the rip fence  
in place.  
3
2
1
0
Loosen pan head screw and adjust the indicator so that  
the red line is located over the “zero” line on the right rip  
scale on the front rail. Retighten screw.  
2
3
4
5
TO USE THE RIP FENCE  
See Figures 28 - 29.  
6
7
8
Fig. 27  
Place the front of the rip fence on the front rail.  
Lower the back end of the rip fence onto the back rail.  
Check for smooth gliding action.  
9
BACK OF  
RIP FENCE  
Push the locking lever down to automatically align and  
secure the fence. When securely locked, the locking lever  
should point downward.  
Checkforasmoothglidingaction.Ifadjustmentsareneeded,  
see To Check and Adjust the Alignment of the Rip Fence  
in the Adjustments section of this manual.  
TO USE THE MICRO-ADJUST WHEEL ON THE  
RIP FENCE  
See Figure 29.  
The micro-adjust wheel on the rip fence allows the user to  
make one-handed adjustments.  
BACK RAIL  
Fig. 28  
To use the micro-adjust wheel on the right-hand side of  
the saw blade:  
Unlock the locking lever by lifting the lever.  
Pushinonthemicro-adjustwheelandrotatetothedesired  
location.  
Push the locking lever downward to lock the rip fence  
into place.  
To use the micro-adjust wheel on the left-hand side of  
the saw blade:  
Unlock the locking lever by lifting the lever.  
Turntheripfenceoverandremovethetwophillipsscrews  
on the micro-adjust bracket.  
Rotate the micro-adjust bracket 180° and reinstall the  
phillips screws. The rip fence is now set up to be used  
on the left-hand side of the saw blade.  
LOCKING  
LEVER  
MICRO-ADJUST  
WHEEL  
Fig. 29  
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OPERATION  
LOCK  
KNOB  
TO USE THE MITER GAUGE  
See Figure 30.  
The miter gauge provides greater accuracy in angled cuts.  
For very close tolerances, test cuts are recommended.  
There are two miter gauge channels, one on either side of  
the blade. When making a 90° cross cut, you can use either  
miter gauge channel. When making a beveled cross cut (the  
blade tilted in relation to the table) the miter gauge should  
be located in the slot on the right so that the blade is tilted  
away from the miter gauge and your hands.  
The miter gauge can be turned 60° to the right or left. Posi-  
tive stops at 0° and 45° can be located by pushing in the  
stop pin.  
POSITIVE STOP  
ADJUSTMENT SCREWS  
STOP PIN  
Fig. 30  
Slide the miter gauge in the miter gauge slot.  
Loosen the lock knob by turning it counterclockwise.  
TO UNLOCK  
TABLE  
EXTENSION  
LOCK LEVER  
Pull out the stop pin and rotate the gauge until the desired  
angle is reached on the scale.  
Retighten the lock knob by turning it clockwise.  
TO USE THE TABLE EXTENSION  
See Figure 31.  
Increase the length of the saw table by using the table  
extension.  
NOTE: The table extension cannot be extended if the rip  
fence is locked on the table rails.  
Unlock the rip fence.  
Unlock the table extension by lifting the table extension  
lock lever.  
Extend the table extension as desired.  
Lock the table extension by lowering the table extension  
lock lever.  
TO LOCK  
TABLE  
EXTENSION  
Fig. 31  
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OPERATION  
HEELING (PARALLELING) THE BLADE TO THE  
MITER GAUGE GROOVE  
See Figures 32 - 34.  
RIGHT MITER  
GAUGE GROOVE  
COMBINATION  
SQUARE  
WARNING:  
The blade must be square so the wood does not  
bind resulting in kickback. Failure to do so could  
result in serious personal injury.  
Do not loosen any screws for this adjustment until you  
have checked with a square and made test cuts to be sure  
adjustments are necessary. Once the screws are loosened,  
these items must be reset.  
Unplug the saw.  
Raise the blade all the way by turning the height/bevel  
adjusting handwheel.  
Fig. 32  
Mark beside one of the blade teeth at the front of the  
blade. Place the body of a combination square against  
the miter gauge groove as shown in figure 32. Measure  
the distance from the blade tooth to the right miter gauge  
groove.  
ALIGNING  
SCREWS  
Turn the blade so the marked tooth is at the back.  
Move the combination square to the rear and again  
measure the distance from the blade tooth to the right  
miter gauge groove. If the distances are the same, the  
blade and the miter gauge groove are parallel.  
OFF  
ON  
45  
Loosenthefouralignmentscrews1/2turn;thisallowsthe  
30  
mechanism beneath the table to be shifted sideways.  
15  
0
NOTE: The adjusting screws are located on the top of  
the saw table next to the blade.  
Place a block of wood on the side of the blade and push  
it into the blade until the blade is parallel to the miter  
gauge groove. Retighten one screw.  
Check with square to determine if marked tooth touches  
square by the same amount at front and rear. If it does,  
alternatelytightenotherthreescrews.Ifitdoesnot,loosen  
screw and move blade the required amount.  
ALIGNING  
SCREW  
ALIGNING  
SCREW  
Fig. 33  
WARNING:  
To reduce the risk of injury from kickback, align  
the rip fence to the blade following any blade  
adjustments. Always make sure the rip fence  
is parallel to the blade before beginning any  
operation.  
BLADE TOO CLOSE TO MITER GAUGE GROOVE  
Fig. 34  
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OPERATION  
CROSS CUT  
MAKING CUTS  
Thebladeprovidedwiththe sawisahigh-qualitycombination  
blade suitable for ripping and cross cut operations.  
PLACE HANDS ON  
WORKPIECE AND  
MITER GAUGE LOCK KNOB  
WARNING:  
Do not use blades rated less than the speed of  
this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result  
in personal injury.  
Use the miter gauge when making cross, miter, bevel, and  
compound miter cuts. To secure the angle, lock the miter  
gauge in place by twisting the lock knob clockwise. Always  
tighten the lock knob securely in place before use.  
NOTE: It is recommended that you place the piece to be  
saved on the left side of the blade and that you make a test  
cut on scrap wood first.  
MAKING A CROSS CUT  
See Figures 35 - 36.  
Fig. 35  
It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood.  
SWITCH IN LOCKED POSITION  
WARNING:  
Using the rip fence as a cutoff gauge when cross  
cutting will result in kickback which can cause  
serious personal injury.  
F
F
F
F
O
O
N
I
N
I
O
O
SWITCH OFF  
WARNING:  
SWITCH ON  
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed  
and working properly to avoid serious personal  
injury.  
Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking lever.  
Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.  
Set the miter gauge to 0° and tighten the lock knob.  
F
F
O
N
I
O
SWITCH  
KEY  
Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind  
the saw for the cut work.  
Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning  
on the saw.  
To turn the saw ON, lift the switch.  
To turn saw OFF, press the switch down.  
NOTE: To prevent unauthorized use, remove the switch  
key as shown in figure 36.  
Fig. 36  
Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the  
workpiece into the blade.  
When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade  
to come to a complete stop before removing any part of  
the workpiece.  
Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands and feed the  
workpiece into the blade.  
NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed  
on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest from  
the blade should be placed on the workpiece.  
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OPERATION  
RIP CUT  
MAKING A RIP CUT  
See Figure 37.  
BLADE  
RIP FENCE  
It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood.  
SCALE  
WARNING:  
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed  
and working properly to avoid serious personal  
injury.  
30  
15  
0
Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.  
Set the blade to 0°.  
Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade  
for the cut and securely lock the handle.  
Placeasupport(thesameheightasthesawtable)behind  
Fig. 37  
the table saw for the cut work.  
Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning  
MITER CUT  
BLADE  
STRAIGHT  
MITER GAUGE  
ANGLED  
on the table saw.  
Use a push block or push stick to move the wood through  
thecutpasttheblade.Neverpushasmallpieceofwood  
intothebladewithyourhand.Alwaysuseapushstick.  
The use of push blocks, push sticks, and featherboards  
are necessary when making non-through cuts.  
0
0
Stand to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade  
to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur.  
Never stand directly in the line of cut.  
30  
15  
0
Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning  
on the table saw.  
Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the  
workpiece into the blade.  
When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade  
to come to a complete stop before removing any part of  
the workpiece.  
MAKING A MITER CUT  
See Figure 38.  
HEIGHT/BEVEL ADJUSTING  
HANDWHEEL  
Fig. 38  
It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood.  
Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands and feed the  
WARNING:  
workpiece into the blade.  
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed  
and working properly to avoid serious personal  
injury.  
NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed  
on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest from  
the blade should be placed on the workpiece.  
When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade  
to come to a complete stop before removing any part of  
the workpiece.  
Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking lever.  
Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.  
Set the miter gauge to desired angle and tighten the lock  
CAUTION:  
knob.  
The miter gauge cannot be used in the left miter  
gauge groove when bevel cutting due to blade  
guard interference. Only use the miter gauge  
in the right miter gauge groove when bevel  
cutting.  
Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind  
the saw for the cut work.  
Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning  
on the saw.  
Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the  
workpiece into the blade.  
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OPERATION  
VIEWED FROM THE FRONT, BELOW THE TABLE SAW  
MAKING A BEVEL CROSS CUT  
See Figures 39 - 40.  
BEVEL  
BEVEL  
It is recommended that you place the piece to be saved on  
the left side of the blade and that you make a test cut on  
scrap wood.  
LOCKING LEVER  
INDICATOR  
WARNING:  
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed  
and working properly to avoid serious personal  
injury.  
HEIGHT/BEVEL  
ADJUSTING  
HANDWHEEL  
Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking lever.  
Unlock the bevel locking lever and move height/bevel  
adjusting handwheel until bevel indicator is at desired  
angle.  
Push the bevel locking lever toward the table to relock.  
Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.  
Set miter gauge to 0° and tighten the lock knob.  
Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind  
the saw for the cut work.  
Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning  
on the saw.  
UNLOCK  
BEVEL  
LOCKING  
LEVER  
Let the saw blade build up to full speed before moving  
the miter gauge and the workpiece into the blade.  
TO  
Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands and feed the  
TIGHTEN  
workpiece into the blade.  
TO  
LOOSEN  
NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed  
on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest from  
the blade should be placed on the workpiece.  
Fig. 39  
When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade  
to come to a complete stop before removing any part of  
the workpiece.  
BEVEL CROSS CUT  
BLADE  
ANGLED  
LOCK KNOB  
MITER GAUGE  
STRAIGHT  
Fig. 40  
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OPERATION  
BEVEL RIP CUT  
MAKING A BEVEL RIP CUT  
See Figure 41.  
It is recommended that you make test cuts on scrap  
wood.  
WARNING:  
The rip fence must be on the right side of the  
blade to avoid trapping the wood and causing  
kickback. Placement of the rip fence to the left  
of the blade will result in kickback and the risk  
of serious personal injury.  
BLADE  
ANGLED  
RIP FENCE  
SCALE  
WARNING:  
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed  
and working properly to avoid serious personal  
injury.  
Unlock the bevel locking lever and move height/bevel  
adjusting handwheel until bevel indicator is at desired  
angle.  
Push the bevel locking lever toward the table to relock  
Fig. 41  
it.  
COMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT  
Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.  
Position the rip fence the desired distance from the right  
side of the blade and lock down the lever.  
If ripping a piece larger than 36 in. long, place a support  
the same height as the table surface behind the saw for  
the cut work.  
PLACE HANDS ON  
WORKPIECE AND MITER  
GAUGE LOCK KNOB  
Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning  
on the saw.  
Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge  
flush against the rip fence. Let the blade build up to full  
speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.  
Using a push stick and/or push blocks, slowly feed the  
workpiece toward the blade. Stand slightly to the side of  
the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the chance  
of injury should kickback occur.  
Oncethebladehasmadecontactwiththeworkpiece,use  
the hand closest to the rip fence to guide it. Make sure  
the edge of the workpiece remains in solid contact with  
both the rip fence and the surface of the table. If ripping a  
narrow piece, use a push stick to move the piece through  
the cut and past the blade.  
When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade  
to come to a complete stop before removing any part of  
the workpiece.  
Afterthebladehasstoppedcompletely,removethecutoff  
stock.  
Fig. 42  
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OPERATION  
LARGE PANEL CUT  
MAKING A COMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT  
See Figure 42.  
SUPPORTS  
RIP FENCE  
It is recommended that you place the piece to be saved on  
the left side of the blade and that you make a test cut on  
scrap wood.  
WARNING:  
30  
5
1
0
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed  
and working properly to avoid serious personal  
injury.  
Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking lever.  
Unlock the bevel locking lever and move height/bevel  
adjusting handwheel until bevel indicator is at desired  
angle.  
HEIGHT/BEVEL  
ADJUSTING  
HANDWHEEL  
Push the bevel locking lever toward the table to relock  
it.  
Fig. 43  
Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.  
Set the miter gauge to desired angle and tighten the lock  
Place a support the same height as the top of the saw  
table behind the saw for the cut work. Add supports to  
the sides as needed.  
knob.  
Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning  
ON the saw.  
Depending on the shape of the panel, use the rip fence  
or miter gauge. If the panel is too large to use either the  
rip fence or the miter gauge, it is too large for this saw.  
Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands and feed the  
workpiece into the blade.  
NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed  
on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest from  
the blade should be placed on the workpiece.  
WARNING:  
Never make freehand cuts (cuts without the miter  
gauge or rip fence). Such a cut increases the risk  
of kickback and can result in serious injury.  
Advance the workpiece and the miter gauge toward the  
blade. Keeptheworkpieceflushagainstthemitergauge.  
Stand slightly to the side of the wood as it contacts the  
blade to reduce the chance of injury should kickback  
occur.  
Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning  
on the saw.  
When the cut is made, turn the saw OFF. Wait for the  
blade to come to a complete stop before removing any  
part of the workpiece.  
Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the  
workpiece into the blade.  
Hold the workpiece firmly and feed the workpiece into  
Afterthebladehasstoppedcompletely,removethecutoff  
the blade.  
stock.  
When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade  
to come to a complete stop before removing any part of  
the workpiece.  
MAKING A LARGE PANEL CUT  
See Figure 43.  
Make sure the saw is properly secured to a work surface to  
avoid tipping from the weight of a large panel.  
Afterthebladehasstoppedcompletely,removethecutoff  
stock.  
WARNING:  
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed  
and working properly to avoid serious personal  
injury.  
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OPERATION  
MAKING A NON-THROUGH CUT  
See Figure 44.  
NON-THROUGH CUT  
Non-through cuts can be made with the grain (ripping) or  
across the grain (cross cut). The use of a non-through cut is  
essential to cutting grooves, rabbets, and dadoes.  
BLADE  
GUARD  
REMOVED  
NOTE: This is the only type of cut that is made without the  
bladeguardassemblyinstalled.Makesurethebladeguardas-  
sembly is reinstalled upon completion of this type of cut.  
PUSH STICK  
Read the appropriate section which describes the type of  
cut in addition to this section on non-through or dado cuts.  
For example, if your non-through cut is a straight cross  
cut, read and understand the section on straight cross cuts  
before proceeding.  
30  
15  
Unplug the saw.  
0
Lower the blade and remove the screw holding the throat  
plate in place. Remove the throat plate.  
Raise the saw blade.  
Unlock the bevel locking lever and move height/bevel  
adjusting handwheel until bevel indicator shows a 30°  
angle. Push the bevel locking lever toward the table to  
relock it.  
Fig. 44  
Remove the blade guard assembly.  
NOTE: To remove and replace blade guard and spreader  
for non-through cuts without disturbing the spreader  
alignment, loosen the blade guard locking knob. Do not  
loosen other screws.  
WARNING:  
Never feed wood with your hands when making  
any non-through cut such as rabbets or dadoes.  
To avoid personal injury, always use push blocks,  
push sticks, and featherboards.  
Lower the blade and insert the throat plate, then securely  
tighten the throat plate screw.  
Bring the blade back to 90°.  
When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the  
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the  
workpiece.  
Raise the blade to the correct height by turning the  
height/bevel adjusting handwheel clockwise.  
NOTE: Carefully check all setups and rotate the blade  
one full revolution to assure proper clearance before  
connecting saw to power source.  
Unplug the saw.  
Lower the blade and remove the screw holding the throat  
plate in place. Remove the throat plate.  
Feed the workpiece into the blade.  
Raise the saw blade.  
Always use push blocks, push sticks, and featherboards  
whenmakingnon-throughcutstoavoidtheriskofserious  
injury.  
Unlock the bevel locking lever and move height/bevel  
adjusting handwheel until bevel indicator shows a 30°  
angle. Push the bevel locking lever toward the table to  
relock it. Reinstall the blade guard assembly.  
WARNING:  
Check spreader alignment to the blade and adjust shims  
When making a non-through cut, the cutter is  
covered by the workpiece during most of the cut.  
Be alert to the exposed cutter at the start and  
finish of every cut to avoid the risk of personal  
injury.  
if necessary.  
Lift the bevel locking lever and move the blade back to  
90°. Push the bevel locking lever toward the table to  
relock it.  
Lower the blade, insert the throat plate, then securely  
tighten the throat plate screw.  
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OPERATION  
DADO CUT  
MAKING A DADO CUT  
See Figure 45.  
An optional dado throat plate is required for this procedure  
(refer to the Accessories section later in this manual and  
check with the retailer where the table saw was purchased).  
All blades and dado sets must not be rated less than the  
speed of this tool. This saw is designed for use with a 6 in.  
stackdado(uptowidthof13/16in.).Donotuseanadjustable  
dado on this saw.  
NOTE: This saw cannot be used to make a bevel dado  
cut.  
Unplug the saw.  
Lower the blade.  
30  
15  
Remove the blade guard assembly, throat plate, and the  
0
saw blade.  
Remove the inner blade washer and the spacer. See  
Figure 47.  
Reinstall the inner blade washer.  
Mount the dado blade, using the blade and chippers  
appropriate for the desired width of cut.  
Reinstall the arbor nut.  
Make sure the arbor nut is fully engaged and the arbor  
extends at least one full thread past a securely tightened  
arbor nut.  
When mounting dado blades, make sure both the inner  
blade washer and outer blade washer are used.  
Fig. 45  
WARNING:  
Always put all spacers in proper location when  
changing back to saw blade. Failure to do so may  
result in possible injury and damage to the tool.  
WARNING:  
Always use push blocks, push sticks, or  
featherboards when making dado cuts to avoid  
the risk of serious injury.  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
LARGER  
WRENCH  
SMALLER  
OPEN  
WRENCH  
WARNING:  
Before performing any adjustment, make sure  
the tool is unplugged from the power supply.  
Failure to heed this warning could result in seri-  
ous personal injury.  
WARNING:  
Blades coast after turn off. Possible serious injury  
can occur if hands come in contact with blade.  
The table saw has been adjusted at the factory for making  
veryaccuratecuts.However,someofthecomponentsmight  
have been jarred out of alignment during shipping. Also,  
over a period of time, readjustment will probably become  
necessary due to wear.  
Fig. 46  
To avoid unnecessary set-ups and adjustments, a good  
practice is to check your setups carefully with a framing  
square and make practice cuts in scrap wood before making  
finish cuts in good workpieces. Do not start any adjustments  
until you have checked with a square and made test cuts to  
be sure adjustments are needed.  
ARBOR SHAFT  
OUTER BLADE  
WASHER  
TO REPLACE THE BLADE  
See Figures 46 - 47.  
Unplug the saw.  
Lower the saw blade, raise the blade guard, and remove  
the throat plate.  
ARBOR  
NUT  
Make sure the bevel locking lever is securely pushed to  
the left. Raise the saw blade to its full height by turning  
the height/bevel adjusting handwheel clockwise.  
Using the smaller open wrench, insert the flat open end  
into the flats on the arbor shaft.  
INNER BLADE WASHER  
To install a standard blade:  
Place the new blade on the arbor shaft (the teeth  
must point down toward the front of the saw to work  
properly).  
Insert the closed end of the larger wrench over the hex  
nut. Holding both wrenches firmly, pull the larger wrench  
forward to the front of the machine. Make sure the arbor  
nut is securely tightened. Do not overtighten.  
Fig. 47  
NOTE: Arbor shaft has left hand threads.  
Check all clearances for free blade rotation. Refer to To  
Set the Rip Fence Indicator to the Blade in the Opera-  
tion section earlier in this manual. In cutting operations, the  
scale will be set to the side of the blade where the cut will  
be measured and made.  
Place the outer blade washer and the arbor nut over the  
blade arbor. Be sure the dome side of the outer blade  
washer faces out from the blade and that all items are  
snug against the arbor housing. Tighten securely.  
To replace the blade with an accessory blade, follow the  
instructions provided with the accessory.  
Rotate the blade by hand to make sure it turns freely.  
Lower the saw blade and reinstall the throat plate.  
NOTE: Securely tighten throat plate screws. Do not allow  
the throat plate to bow up above the table surface.  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
TO SET THE BEVEL INDICATOR AND BEVEL  
STOPS AT 0˚ AND 45˚  
See Figures 48 - 51.  
The angle settings of the saw have been set at the factory  
and, unless damaged in shipping, should not require set-  
ting during assembly. After extensive use, it may need to  
be checked.  
OFF  
ON  
45  
30  
To check for squareness, 0˚ position:  
Unplug the saw and remove the switch key.  
15  
0
Raise the blade to a 3 in. depth of cut.  
Release the bevel locking lever.  
Push the height/bevel adjusting handwheel to the left as  
far as possible.  
Lock the bevel locking lever.  
Place the combination square against blade. Make sure  
INDICATOR  
ADJUSTING SCREW  
BEVEL LOCKING  
LEVER  
square is not touching the tip of one of the saw teeth.  
Fig. 48  
If blade is square to the table:  
Check bevel indicator.  
If indicator is not pointing to the 0º mark on the bevel  
scale, loosen the indicator adjusting screw and adjust  
indicator.  
Retighten screw.  
If blade is not square to the table:  
Loosen 0º stop screw until it is even with the top of the  
OFF  
ON  
45  
saw table using 5/32 in. hex key.  
30  
15  
0
Release the bevel locking lever and position the height/  
bevel adjusting handwheel until blade is 0º to the table.  
Lock the bevel locking lever.  
Screwthe0ºstopscrewuntilthesawbladestartstomove.  
Check again for squareness and readjust if needed.  
Check bevel indicator.  
If indicator is not pointing to the 0º mark on the bevel  
scale, loosen the indicator adjusting screw and adjust  
indicator.  
HEIGHT/BEVEL  
ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL  
Fig. 49  
Retighten screw.  
To check for squareness, 45˚ position:  
Release the bevel locking lever.  
BLADE AT 0˚ POSITION  
Push the height/bevel adjusting handwheel to the right  
as far as possible.  
Lock the bevel locking lever.  
0˚ STOP  
SCREW  
Place the combination square against blade. Make sure  
square is not touching the tip of one of the saw teeth.  
0
If blade is square to the table:  
0
Check bevel indicator.  
If indicator is not pointing to the 45º mark on the bevel  
scale, loosen the indicator adjusting screw and adjust  
indicator.  
30  
15  
0
Retighten screws.  
Fig. 50  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
BLADE AT 45˚ POSITION  
If blade is not square to the table:  
Loosen 45º stop screw until it is even with the top of the  
saw table using 5/32 in. hex key.  
45˚ STOP  
SCREW  
Release the bevel locking lever and position the height/  
bevel adjusting handwheel until blade is 45º to the table.  
Lock the bevel locking lever.  
Screwthe45ºstopscrewuntilthesawbladestartstomove.  
Check again for squareness and readjust if needed.  
Check bevel indicator.  
If indicator is not pointing to the 45º mark on the bevel  
scale, loosen the indicator adjusting screw and adjust  
indicator.  
Fig. 51  
Retighten screw.  
LOCK  
KNOB  
To set the bevel indicator:  
With the saw blade at 0º, the bevel indicator should be  
pointing to 0º.  
MITER  
GAUGE ROD  
If not, loosen the indicator adjusting screw and adjust  
indicator.  
Retighten screw.  
TO ADJUST THE MITER GAUGE  
See Figures 52 - 53.  
You can set the miter gauge at 0º and plus or minus 45º with  
the miter gauge stop pin and adjustable stop screws.  
NOTE: The miter gauge provides close accuracy in angled  
cuts. For very close tolerances, test cuts are recommended.  
MITER  
GAUGE BASE  
To adjust stop screws:  
Loosen the lock knob and pull out on stop pin to rotate  
LOCK  
NUT  
STOP PIN  
45° ADJUSTABLE  
STOP SCREW  
miter gauge base past stop screws.  
0° ADJUSTABLE  
STOP SCREW  
Loosen the lock nut of the 0º stop screw at the stop pin  
Fig. 52  
with a wrench.  
Place a 90º square against the miter gauge rod and the  
FLAT HEAD  
SCREW  
miter gauge base.  
If the rod is not square, loosen the lock knob, adjust the  
rod, and retighten the knob.  
Adjust the stop screw until it rests against the stop pin  
and tighten lock nut.  
To adjust miter gauge base:  
The miter gauge base should swivel smoothly on the bar  
after the knob is loosened. If adjustment is required:  
Loosen the lock knob.  
Loosen set screw.  
If the base is too loose, turn the phillips head screw in a  
clockwise direction. If the base is too tight, turn the flat  
head screw in a counterclockwise direction.  
SET SCREW  
Fig. 53  
Retighten set screw.  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE ALIGNMENT OF  
THE RIP FENCE  
See Figures 54 - 56.  
0
0
The rip fence must be parallel to the saw blade and the miter  
gauge grooves.  
30  
15  
0
LOCKING  
LEVER  
WARNING:  
A misaligned rip fence can cause kickbacks and  
jams. To reduce the risk of injury, always maintain  
proper rip fence alignment  
Fig. 54  
Unplug the saw.  
Move the rip fence along side the miter gauge groove  
and lock the rip fence in place with the locking lever.  
If the rip fence is not parallel, loosen the four hex head  
bolts located to each side of the locking handle.  
Place the blade of the combination square in the right  
miter gauge groove.  
Slide the rip fence against the blade of the combination  
square.  
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Alternately tighten the hex head bolts. Recheck align-  
ment.  
Repeat steps as needed until rip fence is correctly  
aligned.  
The locking lever on the rip fence should hold the rip fence  
securely against the front and back rails. The lever should  
not be difficult to push down and lock. To assure proper  
fence lock adjustment:  
HEX HEAD  
BOLT  
Raise the locking lever and push rip fence toward rear of  
LOCKING LEVER  
Fig. 55  
saw.  
Hold rip fence down on the front rail while lifting the rear  
of the rip fence up and down. Tighten adjusting nut until  
the rip fence clamp barely touches the rear rail.  
ADJUSTING  
NUT  
With the rip fence in the locked position, recheck rip  
fence parallelism with the miter gauge groove and adjust  
if necessary.  
BACK RAIL  
Fig. 56  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
TO ADJUST THE BEVEL LOCKING LEVER  
See Figure 57.  
Release bevel locking lever and bevel saw blade to 45º.  
Push bevel locking lever to lock blade into place.  
With moderate force, attempt to move the height/bevel  
adjusting handwheel toward the 0º bevel.  
If height/bevel adjusting handwheel cannot be moved,  
no adjustment is needed. If handwheel can be moved,  
adjust the bevel lock nut by rotating clockwise 1/4 turn.  
Repeat above step as necessary.  
Release bevel locking lever and move height/bevel  
adjusting handwheel back to 0º.  
BEVEL LOCK NUT  
CHECKING THE TABLE EXTENSION  
See Figure 58.  
Fig. 57  
Lock the sliding table extension. The sliding table extension  
should not move while locked. If the extension moves:  
FRONT HEX  
COUPLING  
Lift the table extension lock lever.  
Find the front hex coupling located underneath the front  
table.  
Loosen the hex locking nut.  
Turn the hex coupling counterclockwise.  
Lockthetableextensionlock. Pushandpullonthesliding  
table extension.  
Readjust hex coupling if necessary.  
Tighten the hex locking nut against coupling.  
TO ADJUST THE TABLE EXTENSION  
See Figure 59.  
HEX  
LOCKING  
NUT  
Lock table extension lever.  
Fig. 58  
Loosen the four nuts underneath the sliding table  
extension.  
Use a combination square to make sure the top of the  
sliding table extension is the same height as the main  
table.  
COMBINATION  
SQUARE  
Tighten the four hex nuts. Recheck and readjust if  
necessary.  
HEX NUT  
EXTENSION  
TABLE  
Fig. 59  
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MAINTENANCE  
WARNING:  
When servicing, use only identical RIDGID  
replacement parts. Use of any other parts may  
create a hazard or cause product damage.  
WARNING:  
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses  
with side shields during power tool operation  
or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also  
wear a dust mask.  
NYLON SET  
SCREW AND  
NUT  
GENERAL MAINTENANCE  
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most  
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of  
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use  
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.  
Fig. 60  
WARNING:  
NYLON SET SCREW ADJUSTMENT  
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,  
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.,  
come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can  
damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may  
result in serious personal injury.  
See Figure 60.  
If the saw blade has a slight amount of lateral movement or  
if the blade is elevated and tends to lower itself slightly, the  
nylon set screw needs to be tightened.  
Unplug the saw.  
Lower blade completely and bevel to 45º. Lock the  
Periodically check all clamps, nuts, bolts, and screws for  
tightness and condition. Make sure the throat plate is in  
good condition and in position.  
blade.  
Turn saw upside down.  
Check the blade guard assembly.  
Locate the nylon set screw and nut.  
Turn the nut counterclockwise to loosen.  
Tighten the set screw.  
Clean cutting tools with a gum and pitch remover.  
To maintain the table surfaces and rails, periodically  
apply paste wax to them and buff to provide smooth  
functioning. To prevent work from slipping during cutting  
operations, DO NOT wax the working face of the miter  
gauge.  
Retighten the nut.  
Bevel the saw blade back to 0º.  
Protect the saw blade by cleaning out sawdust from  
underneath the saw table and in the blade teeth. Use a  
resin solvent on the blade teeth.  
Clean plastic parts only with a soft damp cloth. Do  
not use any aerosol or petroleum solvents.  
LUBRICATION  
This saw’s motor bearings have been packed at the factory  
with proper lubrication.  
Cleanscrewthreadsandnutswithasolventrecommended  
for gum and pitch removal.  
Lubricate screw threads, nuts, and bearing points  
(including those on the blade guard assembly and miter  
gauge).  
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MAINTENANCE  
BRUSH  
CAP  
BRUSH REPLACEMENT  
See Figure 61.  
Unplug the saw.  
BRUSH  
ASSEMBLY  
Lower blade completely and bevel to 45º. Lock the  
blade.  
Turn saw upside down.  
Remove brush caps with a screwdriver.  
NOTE: Brush assembly is spring load and will pop out  
when brush cap is removed.  
Remove brush assemblies and check for wear.  
Replace both brushes when either has less than 1/4 in.  
length of carbon remaining. Do not replace one side  
without replacing the other.  
Reassemble using new brush assemblies by reversing the  
steps listed above. Make sure curvature of brush matches  
curvature of motor and that brush moves freely in brush  
tube.  
Fig. 61  
Tighten all brush caps securely. Do not overtighten.  
ACCESSORIES  
Look for these accessories where you purchased this product:  
AC1022  
AC1040  
AC1045  
AC9933  
Miter Gauge Hold Down  
Molding/Dado Throat Plate  
Zero Clearance Throat Plate  
Flip Top Portable Work Support  
WARNING:  
Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above. Do not use any attachments  
or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not  
recommended can result in serious personal injury.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Problem  
Solution  
Cause  
Excess vibration.  
Blade is out of balance.  
Blade is damaged.  
Replace blade.  
Replace blade.  
Saw is not mounted securely.  
Work surface is uneven.  
Blade is warped.  
Tighten all hardware.  
Reposition on flat surface.  
Check saw blade installation.  
Rip fence does not move smoothly.  
Rip fence not mounted correctly.  
Rails are dirty or sticky.  
Remount the rip fence.  
Clean and wax rails.  
Clamp screw is out of adjustment. Adjust clamp screw.  
Clamp screw is out of adjustment. Adjust clamp screw.  
Rip fence does not lock at rear.  
Cutting binds or burns work.  
Blade is dull.  
Replace or sharpen blade.  
Align rip fence, miter gauge, and/or blade.  
Slow the feed rate.  
Blade is heeling.  
Work is fed too fast.  
Rip fence is misaligned.  
Separator is out of alignment.  
Align the rip fence.  
See To Check and Align the Blade Guard  
Assembly in the Assembly section.  
Replace the wood. Always cut with convex  
side to table surface.  
Wood is warped.  
Rip fence is misaligned.  
Wood edges away from rip fence  
when ripping.  
Check and adjust the rip fence.  
Resharpen or set blade.  
Blade not properly aligned or set.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Problem  
Solution  
Cause  
Saw does not make 0˚ or 45˚ cuts.  
Bevel stops not properly adjusted.  
See To Set the Bevel Indicator and  
Bevel Stops at 0˚ and 45˚ (Squaring the  
Blade) in the Adjustments section.  
See To Adjust the Miter Gauge in the  
Adjustments section.  
Miter gauge is misaligned (Miter  
Cuts).  
Height/Bevel Adjusting Handwheel is  
hard to turn.  
Clean the gears or screw posts.  
Gears or screw post inside cabinet  
are clogged with sawdust.  
Unlock the height/bevel adjusting  
handwheel by pushing the bevel lock  
lever to the right.  
Handwheel is locked.  
Plug in power cord.  
Power cord not plugged in.  
Circuit fuse is blown.  
Saw does not start.  
Replace circuit fuse.  
Circuit breaker is tripped.  
Cord, switch, or motor is damaged.  
Reset circuit breaker.  
Have replaced by qualified service center.  
Blade is dull or dirty.  
Clean, sharpen, or replace blade.  
Replace with correct type.  
Blade makes poor cuts.  
Blade is wrong type for cut being  
made.  
Blade is mounted backwards.  
Remount blade.  
Work is fed too fast; motor  
overloaded.  
Motor overheats.  
Feed work slower into the blade.  
Motor labors in rip cut.  
Blade not proper for rip cut.  
Change blade; rip blade typically has  
fewer teeth.  
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WARRANTY  
RIDGID® HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL  
3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY  
Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war-  
ranty service.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED  
This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail  
and may not be transferred. This warranty only covers de-  
fects arising under normal usage and does not cover any  
malfunction, failure or defect resulting from misuse, abuse,  
neglect, alteration, modification or repair by other than an  
authorized service center for RIDGID® branded hand held  
and stationary power tools. Consumable accessories pro-  
vided with the tool such as, but not limited to, blades, bits  
and sand paper are not covered.  
Limited to RIDGID® hand held and stationary power tools  
purchased 2/1/04 and after. This product is manufactured  
by One World Technologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed  
from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications should be  
directed to One World Technologies, Inc., attn: RIDGID Hand  
Held and Stationary Power Tool Technical Service at (toll  
free) 1-866-539-1710.  
90-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY  
During the first 90 days after the date of purchase, if you are  
dissatisfied with the performance of this RIDGID® Hand Held  
and Stationary Power Tool for any reason you may return  
the tool to the dealer from which it was purchased for a full  
refund or exchange. To receive a replacement tool you must  
present proof of purchase and return all original equipment  
packaged with the original product. The replacement tool  
will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of  
the 3 YEAR service warranty period.  
RIDGID, INC. AND ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.  
MAKE NO WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS OR  
PROMISES AS TO THE QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE  
OF ITS POWER TOOLS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFI-  
CALLY STATED IN THIS WARRANTY.  
ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS  
To the extent permitted by applicable law, all implied war-  
ranties, including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or FIT-  
NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are disclaimed. Any  
implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability  
or fitness for a particular purpose, that cannot be disclaimed  
under state law are limited to three years from the date of  
purchase. One World Technologies, Inc. and RIDGID, Inc.  
are not responsible for direct, indirect, incidental or conse-  
quential damages. Some states do not allow limitations on  
how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the  
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-  
ages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This  
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also  
have other rights which vary from state to state.  
WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE 3 YEAR  
LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY  
This warranty on RIDGID® Hand Held and Stationary Power  
Tools covers all defects in workmanship or materials and nor-  
mal wear items such as brushes, chucks, motors, switches,  
cords, gears and even cordless batteries in this RIDGID®  
tool for three years following the purchase date of the tool.  
Warranties for other RIDGID® products may vary.  
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE  
To obtain service for this RIDGID® tool you must return it;  
freight prepaid, or take it in to an authorized service center  
for RIDGID® branded hand held and stationary power tools.  
You may obtain the location of the authorized service center  
nearest you by calling (toll free) 1-866-539-1710 or by log-  
ging on to the RIDGID® website at www.ridgid.com. When  
requesting warranty service, you must present the original  
dated sales receipt. The authorized service center will re-  
pair any faulty workmanship, and either repair or replace  
any part covered under the warranty, at our option, at no  
charge to you.  
One World Technologies, Inc.  
P.O. Box 35, Hwy. 8  
Pickens, SC 29671  
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL  
10 in. TABLE SAW  
TS2410LS  
CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION  
For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be  
sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of  
the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us  
The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the motor housing.  
Please record the serial number in the space provided below. When ordering  
repair parts, always give the following information:  
TS2410LS  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
987000-213  
10-18-07 (REV:00)  
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